Revised Western Oregon State Forest Management Plan, Sept. 25

SALEM, Ore. — The Oregon Department of Forestry is hosting a public workshop from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 25 in Salem to receive input on draft measurable outcomes as part of the Western Oregon State Forest Management Plan revision. The plan revision area covers lands owned by the Board of Forestry west of the Cascade Mountains, including the Tillamook, Clatsop, and Santiam state forests. Forest management plans lay out a vision and strategies to achieve stated goals. Measurable outcomes represent quantifiable results of strategies used to assess progress towards achieving goals, and helps evaluate alternatives and tradeoffs. To learn more about the plan revision and RSVP for this event, visit https://www.oregon.gov/ODF/AboutODF/Pages/FMP-revision.aspx The workshop provides an opportunity for the public to learn about how ODF intends to measure progress towards forest management goals and strategies, ask questions, and provide input for the agency to consider when preparing the draft Forest Management Plan. The workshop will be held at Broadway Commons (Mexico Room), 1300 Broadway St. NE, Salem 97301. Questions about accessibility or special accommodations can be directed to the Oregon Department of Forestry at least 48 hours prior to the meeting at 503-945-7200.